Malware hidden in WordPress database settings

What it is

A suspicious value was found in WordPress's internal settings (the "options" table, loaded on every single page view) — a favorite hiding spot for malware because it keeps running without needing its own file.

How to fix it

If you're comfortable with databases, review that specific setting yourself; otherwise a WordPress Plugin AI Repair backs up first and can clean it safely. If you're not sure how, install the WordPress Plugin: its Security tab applies fixes like this one automatically.